as in courtyards
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
since the weather was sunny, the convocation was held outside in the college's quadrangle
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Recent Examples of quadrangles
This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
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Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.
—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quadrangles
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Beneath its streets, beneath its markets and courtyards and temple squares, beneath even the foundations of the oldest houses, there turned a machine.
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Residents live independently in homes ranging from studios to 3-bedrooms, each built around courtyards that act as an al fresco living rooms for residents.
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This is especially helpful for dark-colored pots, pots sitting on patios or decks that get full sun, and heat-sensitive plants.
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The 220 one- to three-bedroom units here (some of which are pet friendly) offer living areas, kitchenettes, washer and dryer combinations, and patios or terraces.
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This episode actually has several of these scenes, primarily around the 10-Petal, where Rip is leading his crew — including his newest hand, Carter — through the daily routines of examining the herd and checking the enclosures.
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The firm said the TENER Sodium system has the same size and shape as LFP systems, so developers can use their current platforms without changing enclosures, redesigning projects, or repeating certifications.
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Berhalter tied it in the 49th minute by running on to a loose ball about 20 yards from the net for a vicious strike.
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In the fall, Irwin had 163 catches for 1,903 yards and 27 touchdowns to help JSerra (28-0) claim the CIF-SS Division 1 title.
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“Quadrangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quadrangles. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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